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Sodium phenylbutyrate tablets - oral

(so-dee-um fen-ill-byou-tih-rate)

common brand names: Buphenyl

Simular Drugs : Buphenyl, Buphenyl

Related Drugs : Buphenyl, Buphenyl, Buphenyl

Buphenyl Usage: this pill helps remove excess nitrogen from the body. in addition to diet, this medication is used to manage effects about certain metabolic disorders (urea cycle disorders).

How to use Buphenyl: Take by mouth, as directed. Dosage is based on your size/weight, condition & response to therapy. Generally, total daily dose is divided in to equal amounts & given with each meal (i.e., three times per day).

Buphenyl side effects: Loss of appetite may occur. If it effect persists or worsens, notify your pharmacist. Report promptly any changes in: menstrual period, body odor, sense about taste. Unlikely but report promptly: mental/mood changes, tiredness/drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, headache. Very unlikely but report promptly: stomach pain, bloody stools, persistent sore throat or fever, unusual bruising or bleeding, irregular heartbeat, rash, hearing changes, fainting, swelling. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're pharmacist or pharmacist.

Buphenyl Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, heart disease (congestive heart failure), kidney disease, liver disease, swelling (edema). Each 1 gram of this medicine contains 124 mg of sodium. Use with caution in cases about salt-restricted diets. Consult your physician. Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify certain drug effects. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving) as this drug may cause drowsiness or dizziness. this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your physician. It's not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Buphenyl medication interactions: Tell your doctor of all prescription & nonprescription drug you may use, especially: probenecid, haloperidol, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), anti-seizure med (e.g., valproic acid). Tell you're doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: sedatives, tranquilizers, certain psychiatric medications (e.g., amitriptyline, chlorpromazine), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). many nonprescription medicines (such as cough-cold products) contain antihistamines. check labels carefully & consult your pharmacist. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Buphenyl Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Buphenyl special notes: do not share this med with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed routinely to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.

If you missed Buphenyl dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the following dose, skip missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

Buphenyl Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Medical alert: you're condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Sodium Phenylbutyrate Tablets